Uploaded July 2015 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Most movies are escapist, but some leave us feeling amazing, and others leave us angry or even depressed. With a few good examples, I think I can show you why.

It may be best to pause this video at various points, I crammed a lot into it.

Background music is "Vadadora Chill Mix" by Kevin Macleod of Incompetech.com. Clips from the Wizard of Oz, The Social Network, Transformers: Dark Of The Moon, Spider-Man, Superman, Charlie Rose, Charlie Kaufman, The Godfather, and articles as labeled in the vid!